About Gillian
Gillian Robins is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety and panic attacks. She also supports those dealing with addictions, low self-esteem, trauma and relationship concerns. Her work often focuses on understanding patterns that feel confusing or overwhelming. She aims to make the first step feel more manageable and respectful.
Gillian has five years of professional experience working with people on issues such as family tensions, intimacy-related problems and motivation. She mentions personal and professional experience with limerence and understands how consuming it can feel. She uses a trauma-informed stance and draws on ideas from the work of Dr Gabor Maté to explore how early experiences shape feelings and behaviour.
In sessions she encourages open, compassionate conversation where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement. She aims to help people spot repeated patterns and the reasons behind them, rather than only addressing surface symptoms. This usually involves calm, steady discussions and practical steps people can try between meetings.
Gillian describes the therapy space as one where people are listened to and their courage is acknowledged. She supports exploration of attachment issues, body image, codependency, guilt and shame, and obsessive or compulsive behaviours. She also works with those struggling with self-harm, process addictions and post-traumatic stress.
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients can be accepted. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
Therapeutic approaches and online therapy
Gillian describes a trauma-informed way of working that looks at how early experiences influence current feelings and behaviour. This approach helps people who feel stuck by tracing the origins of patterns and then finding more helpful ways to respond.She also draws on the ideas of Dr Gabor Maté, which focus on the connection between lived experience and emotional responses. This perspective can be useful for those dealing with addictive behaviours, guilt, shame or chronic anxiety, as it encourages curiosity about why reactions developed in the first place.
Finding the right approach is treated as a shared task. The therapist will explore your goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and together you will choose ways of working that fit your needs. This is a collaborative process and can be reviewed as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it fits more easily around daily life, reduces travel time and lets them choose quieter times for appointments. Online sessions can also make it simpler to schedule shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings, depending on what suits the client and therapist.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Gillian commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety and panic attacks, along with addictions, depression and trauma-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Gillian takes a trauma-informed, compassionate approach that focuses on understanding the reasons behind patterns and feelings.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of professional experience and notes both personal and clinical experience with limerence.
What credentials and location are listed?
Gillian is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.